So I have malaria. It's just not as exotic as you would think. And for anyone not totally up to speed on their African diseases, malaria is what happens when an infected mosquito bites you. If you're a healthy person, the symptoms are generally like a bad flu. I'm taking medicine and just pretty weak from not eating in a few days. I'm on the upswing and hope to head home to the village tomorrow.
No other news.
Happy Birthday Marcy on Friday!
Countdown to America: 64 days!
xox
PS-Have a new side project idea. I've been having great discussions with villagers about development and potential of Tanzania and how HIV is going to impact the future. In my region of TZ, Iringa, the HIV rate is 21% compared to a national 5.5%. The responses I get in how the discrepancy came to be are fascinating. Idea: Get the ideas from all types of village characters from teachers, politicians, cooks, housegirls, farmers, etc. I've so far talked to the primary school principal and my house girl and the responses are just polar opposite. So interesting! Keep you posted..
PSS-There is a new blog post below as well.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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